Europe

Oil Pipeline

Video | Nord Stream 2: The $11BN Megaproject That's Dividing Europe

It's more than just a pipe.

Carbon Emissions

CO2 Plans could Drive up EU Fuel Oil Exports

EU proposals to add CO2 emissions costs and taxes to conventional marine fuel prices starting in 2023 could reduce Europe's residual fuel oil demand for bunkeri…

Oil Refinery

Saudi Aramco Buys Stake In Refinery In Russia’s Backyard

Saudi Arabia is expanding its downstream presence and crude customers in Eastern Europe, traditionally Russia’s backyard, by buying a stake in a Polish refiner…

Natural Gas

Europe’s Gas Prices Rise On Muted Russian Supply, Cold Weather

Europe’s natural gas prices rose again on Monday as extra supply from Russia continues to be limited, while colder temperatures point to higher demand later th…

Market Analysis

Nuclear Energy will Require '€20 billion per year' Until 2050

Nuclear power will play a "fundamental role" in meeting Europe's energy demands, said EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton to French newspaper Journal…

Oil Price

Gas Prices Surging in Europe

Increasing concern about Europe's reliance on gas supplies from Russia has led to fears of continued price volatility in the international energy market.

Hydrogen Project

Renewables Developer Launches 1GW Hydrogen Partnership

Hero Future Energies has formed a strategic partnership with Ohmium International to develop 1000MW of green hydrogen production plants in India, the UK and Eur…

EU

Europe Plans to Say Nuclear Power and Natural Gas Are Green Investments

The draft proposal could help unleash a wave of investment, but critics say both sources of energy cause damage to the environment.

Electricity Trade

Power Costs in Europe Soar to Record High in 2021

The continent's energy crunch followed shortages of natural gas just as demand rebounded following 2020’s lockdowns

Solar Power Plant

European Solar PV Capacity Jumped 34% in 2021

2021 is touted as the best year in solar history according to a new study

Energy Storage Battery

VW-backed Northvolt Starts Output at Swedish Lithium-ion Battery Cell Gigafactory

Battery storage specialist commissions first factory at Skellefteå amid efforts by Europe’s car industry to lessen dependence on Asian producers

Nuclear Power Plant

Germany, Belgium to Close Nuclear Reactors Despite Europe Energy Crisis

Germany intends to phase out all of its nuclear reactors by the end of next year, while Belgium has decided to shut down its existing plants by 2025.

Natural Gas

EU Natural Gas Prices Tumble For Fifth Straight Day

20 tankers with U.S. LNG are traveling to Europe, and another 14 are headed in the same general direction awaiting further orders

Electric Car

Chinese EV startup Nio to enter four European markets in 2022

Chinese electric car startup Nio is to make inroads into Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark in 2022.

Hydrogen Project

RWE to Explore Green Hydrogen Production in Wales with 100MW Electrolyser

RWE continues its European expansion of hydrogen production with the company teaming up with Jacobs to deliver a green hydrogen feasibility study for a 100MW pr…